In the last couple of days, I've read the comments of 2 sports columnists, one from the Sun and the other from the Star, and both just dread the thought of a San Jose-Tampa Bay Cup final. Not only do they think this would be a calimity of upmost proportions, they also seem to think that most people would agree. And today, a comment was in the Sun from the website waymoresports.com from a guy in B.C. who thinks the same. Now what is wrong with this picture? Don't get me wrong, I'm personally hoping the Leafs go all the way, but other than the fact that this possibility excludes a Canadian team, why is this scenario so bad? I, for one, think this would be an exciting final with two excellent teams, #1 in the East vs #2 in the West. Both teams have never been in the final before which adds to the excitement and both have some exciting young players and great goaltending. It certainly would relieve some of the boredom of seeing some of the same teams almost every year like Colorado, Detroit, New Jersey, etc. Why do people have such an aversion to these teams meeting in the Cup final??? Help me understand this, please!!